The Boston Red Sox acquisition of Curtis Mead might have come out of left field, but betting big on the breakout slugger might have solved the need for an infield bat. Even before panic set in about Mead's status, rumors continued to swirl regarding other infield targets, primarily shortstops, the Red Sox may pursue. The Red Sox have been searching for a shortstop, in a market notably thin in shortstops. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 27, 2026Regardless of Curtis Mead's status, adding to the relief corps should be a Red Sox trade deadline priorityThe Red Sox are set up pretty well to capitalize on the relief market, given how things have shaken out. If the Red Sox want to build a "super bullpen" and really firm up the setup situation, going after Brazoban's teammate, Luke Weaver, would be ideal.